Brazil Judge Says Apple Selling iPhone Without Power Adapter Is 'Abusive and Illegal'

A Brazilian judge ruled that U.S. tech giant Apple engaged in an "abusive and illegal" practice by selling new iPhones without power adapters. From a report: In a decision dated April 12, regional judge Vanderlei Caires Pinheiro from Goias state in central Brazil ordered the company to pay compensation of 5,000 reais ($1,080) to a customer who made a complaint. In his ruling posted on a legal website, the judge said that the adapter is essential for the normal functioning of the iPhone, and found that the manufacturer is violating local consumer law by removing if from boxes. The decision could prove costly for the company if it is forced to compensate more Brazilian consumers, or start including accessories in products sold locally.

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